Articles
This is just the beginning
Sara is now a member of the Salvos in Melbourne. Sara shares her journey to freedom and faith in Australia Words Sara I was born in Mashhad, Iran. As a woman in an Islamic society, you are nothing. Li...
Justice is love in public
It’s time to treat all people with the respect and dignity they deserve Words Amanda Hart 2020 was a year that seemed to turn everything upside down. We had to find new ways to carry out our wo...
Ethical shopping: curiosity, courage and creativity
Three ways to be a more ethical consumer Words Heather Moore What do you think about when you shop? Do you ever pause to think about who made the product or how many people it took to make all its par...
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Responding to need
Lyn with a copy of the Courageous DVD that made such a difference in the lives of two men. Lyn's courageous act of kindness reunites a father and son Words Kevin Elsley When Salvos officers (pastors)...
Love beyond the teddy bears
Celebrating the gift everyone can afford – kindness Words Colleen Morris Valentine’s Day celebrates the richness of love – not just with a romantic partner, but with our children,...
A different pandemic
Connecting with the lonely on the frontline of life Words Belinda Cassie Not all that long ago, my role as a chaplain found me sitting, quite literally, in a streetfront office. It really doesn’...
God in the neighbourhood
Sharing life authentically in a caring community Words Bryce Davies My wife – the lovely Sue – and I, live in a block of four ground-floor villas with a shared driveway and shared carpor...
Pain with purpose
Brad, right, continues to run regularly, often with friends and colleagues, as part of staying healthy and fit. Brad back on track with God after health and workplace crises Words Brad McIver I have n...
Weeding the soil of life
Pulling out the imposters that suck our souls dry Words Danielle Strickland To make room for new things, nature lets go of the old. But sometimes, even nature needs some help. Is it ever hard to tell...
Learning to like myself again
Confronting fears and making changes, one step at a time Words Robyn Lorimer It took an overseas trip, knee surgery and losing a close friend to cancer that made me realise I needed to change the way...